Submitted photo Blackwater Falls State Park is offering a sled run.

CHARLESTON — West Virginia State Parks officials today announced that tickets for the sled run at Blackwater Falls State Park are now available to purchase online.

The quarter-mile sled run, the longest on the East Coast, will open for the winter season on Dec. 18 and be open, weather permitting, Thursdays through Sundays through March 8, 2026.

Tickets sell out often so visitors are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance at wvstateparks.com/blackwater-falls-sled-run.

“From the first glide down the hill to the magic carpet ride back up, the Blackwater Falls sled run is pure winter adventure and offers exhilarating fun for people of all ages,” said Dillard Price, acting chief for West Virginia State Parks.

“With our convenient online ticketing, families, groups and individuals can reserve their spot in advance and spend more time making memories in the snow,” Price said.

The popular attraction features a magic carpet lift, illuminated trails for nighttime sledding and a warming hut with snacks, drinks and retail items. Visitors should plan to arrive 20 minutes before their scheduled session to attend a safety briefing and prepare for their run.

Tickets are available for weekdays and for weekends and holidays. Children under 5 may ride for free with a paying adult. Each ticket is valid for one two-hour session.

Guests must bring a printed confirmation or present it on their smartphone at check-in.

A limited number of same-day tickets may be available on-site, but advance reservations are strongly recommended due to the sled run’s popularity.

For a complete list of session times, pricing and special events, or to book an overnight stay at Blackwater Falls State Park, visit wvstateparks.com/blackwater-falls-sled-run.

West Virginia’s state parks and forests are the vacation destination of choice for more than seven million people each year.

Made up of 36 parks, nine forests and three rail trails, the West Virginia State Parks system provides endless opportunities for family fun and adventure.

Make memories that last forever. Book your adventure at WVstateparks.com.

West Virginia State Parks is managed by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, a division of the West Virginia Department of Commerce.